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News for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) centers on its role as a global, all-domain defense provider and the nation’s largest military shipbuilder. Coverage highlights how HII’s shipbuilding divisions and Mission Technologies business support U.S. and allied defense priorities through advanced surface combatants, nuclear-powered submarines, unmanned systems and integrated defense technologies.
Readers can follow updates on major shipbuilding milestones, such as delivery of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers like Ted Stevens (DDG 128), construction progress on Virginia-class submarines such as Oklahoma (SSN 802), and work on aircraft carriers and Zumwalt-class destroyers. News also covers new contracts and design awards, including HII’s selection to design and build the U.S. Navy’s future small surface combatant based on the Legend-class national security cutter.
The HII news flow also reflects the company’s growing unmanned and autonomy portfolio. Articles detail developments in the REMUS family of unmanned underwater vehicles, ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels powered by the Odyssey Autonomous Control System, and demonstrations of automated launch and recovery systems such as Sea Launcher. Expansion of unmanned operations in Europe, including the enlarged Portchester, U.K. facility, and participation in international frameworks like AUKUS also feature prominently.
Investors and defense observers can track mission technologies and missile defense work, including HII’s Mission Technologies division being awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle, opening opportunities in directed energy, command and control integration, cyber, microelectronics and live/virtual/constructive training. Regular visits from senior U.S. and allied defense leaders to HII’s shipyards, along with updates on workforce initiatives, industrial base investments and distributed shipbuilding, provide additional context on how HII supports long-term naval and security objectives. Bookmark this page for an organized view of contract awards, program milestones and strategic partnerships affecting HII.
HII (NYSE: HII) reported Q2 2025 results with revenues of $3.1 billion, up 3.5% year-over-year. Net earnings were $152 million with diluted EPS of $3.86, compared to $173 million and $4.38 in Q2 2024.
The company secured new contract awards of $11.9 billion, achieving a record backlog of $56.9 billion. Operating margin decreased to 5.3% from 6.3% year-over-year. Notable developments include a strategic partnership with C3 AI for digital technologies and AI implementation in shipbuilding.
HII reaffirmed its FY25 guidance, with shipbuilding revenue expected between $8.9-$9.1 billion and Mission Technologies revenue projected at $2.9-$3.1 billion. The company increased its FY25 free cash flow guidance to $500-$600 million.
HII (NYSE: HII) has announced a quarterly cash dividend declaration of $1.35 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 12, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on August 29, 2025.
HII (NYSE: HII) has announced the election of Nick Stanage to its board of directors. Stanage brings significant industrial manufacturing expertise, having previously served as chairman, CEO and president of Hexcel Corporation from 2013 to 2024.
Stanage's extensive background includes 20 years at Honeywell Aerospace and Transportation Systems in various leadership roles focused on technology, operations, and supply chain management. He also served as president of Dana Holding Corporation's Heavy Vehicle Products group and currently serves on the board of TriMas Corporation.
HII (NYSE: HII) has secured a significant $74 million task order through its Mission Technologies division to develop modeling and simulation capabilities for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. The five-year contract involves supporting the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate with end-to-end simulation solutions.
The project focuses on creating training simulations for space units and developing decision aid software utilizing machine-to-machine data collection. Work will be conducted at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, with the task order awarded under the Department of Defense's Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract vehicle.
HII (NYSE: HII) has achieved a significant milestone in submarine-launched unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operations. The company, along with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the U.S. Navy's Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, successfully validated the REMUS 620 for torpedo tube deployment.
The test confirmed compatibility of the REMUS 620 with SAFECAP, Virginia-class submarine weapons handling systems, and torpedo tubes. This achievement follows the USS Delaware's successful first-ever forward-deployed launch and recovery of a REMUS 600 UUV equipped with WHOI's Yellow Moray docking technology. Further in-water testing is planned for later this summer.
HII (NYSE: HII) announced that its summer interns are conducting research on artificial intelligence applications for the company's corporate office. The project involves interns collaborating across departments, conducting research, interviews, and surveys to identify top AI use cases, culminating in a presentation to senior leadership.
The internship program, which spans 10 weeks with full-time positions across HII's three divisions (Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mission Technologies, and Newport News Shipbuilding), aims to develop future industry leaders amid increasing demand for ships and manufacturing labor challenges. The company offers competitive compensation and housing assistance in select locations, with applications for 2026 summer internships opening in fall 2025.
HII (NYSE: HII) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for Thursday, July 31, 2025. The earnings call will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern time and will be accessible via webcast on the company's website.
Key executives participating in the call include Chris Kastner, president and CEO, and Tom Stiehle, executive vice president and CFO. The presentation will include supplementary slides available on HII's website, and investors are advised to review these materials during the call. A replay of the webcast will be available for a limited time after the event.
HII (NYSE: HII) has successfully launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. The submarine has been transferred to a submarine pier for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.
The Arkansas represents a significant milestone as the 27th Virginia-class submarine and will be the 13th delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding. The ship's sponsors are the six women of the Little Rock Nine, who made history during school desegregation. The Virginia-class submarines are designed with advanced capabilities to enhance firepower, maneuverability, and stealth for national security purposes.
HII (NYSE: HII) has completed its third annual educator externship program at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, hosting 15 educators from Mississippi Gulf Coast school districts. The two-week program, conducted from June 9-20, 2025, aims to strengthen skilled workforce pipelines and align local education with national defense needs.
The program featured facility tours, job shadowing, and roundtable discussions with shipbuilders and company leadership. A notable addition this year was a virtual welding lab training exercise, allowing educators to experience the same simulation-based training tools used for new shipbuilders. The initiative is part of HII's broader educational investment strategy, which includes the Shipbuilder Academy, technical training in high schools, and partnerships with community colleges.
[]HII (NYSE: HII) has secured a significant multi-year agreement with Hitachi, Ltd. for the production of more than a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs). The REMUS 300 platform, which serves as the commercial basis for the U.S. Navy's Lionfish program, features a modular, open-architecture design for multi-mission adaptability.
The agreement strengthens HII's relationship with Japan, a key U.S. ally in the Pacific region. The REMUS 300 platform, currently operational with multiple nations, provides essential mine-hunting capabilities and flexible payload options while ensuring interoperability with partner and allied forces.